Working for them is ok, dealing with Corporate isn't - Senior Data Scientist SAIC Employee Review

3.0
Nov 7, 2025
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Pros

Contract work was good, room for growth and raises/bonuses were given for drive and performance.

Cons

Corporate is useless and scummy. I was given a lay-off notice due to contract loss (which is fine, no hard feelings). The lay-off notice stated that I could remain their employee for a month while searching for internal opportunities, while they covered all benefit premiums, which seemed like a generous offer. During this month, I was given two verbal offers for positions, both of which were rescinded at no fault of my own (one re-chose the candidate to make an offer to after extending an offer to me, the other made an offer, then realized that I did not meet the experience requirements). At the end of the month, they took the benefit premiums out of my final paycheck and refused to uphold their word when I questioned it. Additionally, they misreported my last day of work to my state's Department of Labor as over a month after my true last day worked and refused to correct the mistake when asked. Also, the corporate IT help-line just plain sucks at their job.

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5.0
May 11, 2026
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Pros

The SAIC management on my contract are excellent.

Cons

After completing my first years, I have no complaints. My SAIC experience has been everything that I had hoped.

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3.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Current Leadership: The management structure has stabilized significantly, and my current supervisor is excellent—supportive, engaged, and great to work with. Excellent Team Culture: The coworkers here are fantastic. There is a strong sense of camaraderie, and the team is incredibly supportive. Strong Compensation & Growth: The base pay is competitive and fair, and there is excellent opportunity for extra pay and overtime. From a professional development standpoint, I have learned an immense amount in my field over the past year. Enjoyable Travel: Excellent opportunities for work-related travel that adds great variety to the day-to-day routine.

Cons

Management Inconsistency Early On: My first supervisor took zero interest in team well-being, or development and the second had significant temperament issues that ultimately led to their departure. While it has been resolved now, Apparently management here like a lot of places is hit and miss. Heavy Workload: The workload can feel a bit overwhelming and intense at times. Striking a consistent work-life balance remains a challenge under the current demands. Role Expectation Mismatch: Some of the technical responsibilities and projects I have handled since joining were not clearly outlined or explained during the interview process. Navigating these unstated expectations alongside an already heavy workload has been a significant challenge.

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